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S238 MSS

1998 Honda X8R

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,655 mi
Last recorded6,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda X8R12,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 MSS
MakeHonda
ModelX8R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 6,655 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 6,655 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 6,463 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2013 6,463 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,459 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

centre of frame underneath corroding

front brake hose end corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,459 miles

rear pads getting low

registration plate cracked

Fail 26 May 2011 6,459 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear pads getting low

registration plate cracked

Pass 7 May 2010 6,459 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2010 6,459 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2009 6,459 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 6,459 miles

How Reliable is the Honda X8R?

Based on 13,638 MOT tests across 2,454 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
955
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 935
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 674
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 391
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
Tyre tread not clearly visible 224
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S238 MSS is a 1998 Honda X8R in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda X8R models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 12,504 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda X8R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S238 MSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda X8R typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda X8R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S238 MSS registered?

S238 MSS is a 1998 Honda X8R, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S238 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 MSS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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